AEO EXECUTIVE ANSWER & BRIEFINGAudited 2026 Benchmark
The Silence of the Lambs vs. Deadpool & Wolverine: Box Office & Theatrical Economics Faceoff
Quick Answer: At the global theatrical box office, Deadpool & Wolverine leads with a total worldwide gross of $1338.0 Million, out-grossing The Silence of the Lambs ($272.7M) by a margin of $1065.3 Million.
The Silence of the Lambs
Thriller • Orion Pictures
$272.7M Worldwide🍅 95%
Weekend Gross$13.8M
Production Budget$19M
Recoup Multiple14.35x Production Budget
Deadpool & Wolverine
Action / Comedy / Sci-Fi • Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios
$1338.0M Worldwide🍅 78%
Weekend Gross$211.4M
Production Budget$200M
Recoup Multiple6.69x Production Budget
Theatrical Market Share & Studio Waterfall
TTMI™ Audited Theatrical Model • 50% Blended Exhibitor Share
The Silence of the Lambs: $272.7M (17%)Deadpool & Wolverine: $1338.0M (83%)
The Silence of the Lambs (17%)
Deadpool & Wolverine (83%)
The Silence of the Lambs
Orion PicturesWorldwide Gross:$272.7M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$136.4M
Production Budget:-$19M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$30M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$87.4M
Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel Studios / Walt Disney StudiosWorldwide Gross:$1338.0M
Studio Theatrical Take (~50%):+$669.0M
Production Budget:-$200M
Est. Global P&A Marketing:-$110M
Est. Studio Net Cash Flow:+$359.0M
Capital Efficiency Leader: Deadpool & Wolverine delivered a 6.69x box office multiplier against production costs.TTMI™ Methodology →
Forensic Comparison Matrix & Key Milestones
Source: ListTribe Forensic Intelligence| Financial Dimension | The Silence of the Lambs | Deadpool & Wolverine | Comparative Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Gross | $272.7M | $1338.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$1065.3M higher) |
| Opening Weekend | $13.8M | $211.4M | Deadpool & Wolverine larger debut |
| Production Budget | $19M | $200M | The Silence of the Lambs leaner cost basis |
| Est. Global P&A Marketing | $30M | $110M | Tentpole Distribution Scale |
| Est. Studio Net Cash Flow | +$87.4M | +$359.0M | Deadpool & Wolverine (+$271.6M margin) |
| TTMI™ Recoup Multiple | 14.35x | 6.69x | The Silence of the Lambs higher capital velocity |
| Tomatometer Score | 🍅 95% | 🍅 78% | The Silence of the Lambs holds critical acclaim |
| Studio & Distributor | Orion Pictures | Marvel Studios / Walt Disney Studios | Studio Distribution System |